Where McDowell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McDowell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McDowell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McDowell
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in McDowell
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.9%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 4% across Kentucky. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 8.2% across Kentucky. In all, McDowell runs above Kentucky on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in McDowell
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.7%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. No reliable transportation (11.2% vs 8.8%) and housing insecurity (14.3% vs 11.7%) are higher too. 22.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Depression is more common in McDowell
1 in 3 adults have been diagnosed with depression (31.4%), vs 26.7% across Kentucky. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.3%, vs 17.4% across Kentucky. Mind & connection ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Kentucky figure falls outside McDowell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 McDowell adults…
McDowell runs above KY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.7% of McDowell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
How McDowell adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, McDowell runs above Kentucky.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Care in and near McDowell
No hospital or community health center in McDowell itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of McDowell; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of McDowell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
McDowell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McDowell adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McDowell
Why doesn’t McDowell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McDowell.
What hospital is closest to McDowell?
Mcdowell ARH Hospital in Mc Dowell, 1.4 miles in a straight line from McDowell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near McDowell?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mud Creek Clinic in Grethel, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McDowell.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.